STURDINESS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

sturdiness

noun

as in reliability

the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window

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Recent Examples of sturdiness That led to a turnover that created a prime chance for Guentzel, but Schenn was steady, bringing some of the sturdiness Ruff was looking for in front of Buffalo’s net. —

Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026 Grip Travel umbrella handles made with a rubber grip will provide the user with more balance and sturdiness when using the item. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026 There’s a sturdiness to his game that pops right away, and that usually gets teams’ attention. —

C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026 Tomatomania named the Sart Roloise its Tomato of the Year, praising its taste, beauty, sturdiness, and production. —

Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026 But this tissue’s sturdiness can have downsides. —

Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026 But the film belongs to Farmer, Jacobs’ own grandmother, who gives Hettie an unfussy sturdiness of mien and spirit to counter the growing, sighing frailty of her person, and a steady, narrow stare that occasionally seems to see through time. —

Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026 Organic materials in succulent soil mix provide nutrients for the succulents, while the rock materials provide sturdiness and air pockets for excellent drainage. —

Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2026 The combination of softness and sturdiness feels appealing again. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026

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Noun

Similar designs might help manage heat in electronics, improve energy-efficient building materials, or support small, off-grid power systems where reliability matters more than peak output.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
This camera performs well, and NASA likes tried and true reliability when astronauts travel to space.

— Jennifer Levasseur, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2026